Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 705

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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4. After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-68, "Work Proce-

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-67, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the brake hose lock plate from strut.
3. Remove the bolt (1) and separate the front wheel sensor from

the steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-130, "FRONT WHEEL SEN-

SOR : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• Failure to separate the front wheel sensor from the steer-

ing knuckle may result in damage to the front wheel sen-

sor.

• Pull out the front wheel sensor, being careful to turn it as

little as possible. Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

4. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving the brake hose attached. Position brake caliper aside

with wire. Refer to 

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 (1 PISTON

TYPE), or 

BR-42, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Exploded View"

 (2 PISTON TYPE).

CAUTION:

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Strut mount insulator

2.

Strut mount bearing

3.

Front spring upper rubber seat

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Front suspension bound bumper

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Front coil spring

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Front spring lower rubber seat 

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Stabilizer connecting rod

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Strut

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Steering knuckle

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Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5. Put alignment marks (A) on the disc brake rotor and on the

wheel hub and bearing. Remove the disc brake rotor.

CAUTION:

Do not drop the disc brake rotor.

6. Remove the cotter pin from the drive shaft.
7. Remove the nut retainer from the wheel hub lock nut.
8. Loosen the wheel hub lock nut using power tool.
9. Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on the lock nut to

disengage the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing. 

CAUTION:

• Do not place the drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Be

careful not to over extend the slide joint.

• Do not allow the drive shaft to hang without support.

NOTE:

Use a suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from the

wheel hub and bearing.

10. Remove the wheel hub lock nut. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

 (FWD) or to 

FAX-47, "Exploded View"

(AWD).

11. Separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing.
12. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer connecting rod from the strut bracket.
13. Remove the nut and separate the outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-14, "Exploded

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14. Remove the upper nut and bolt from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

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15. Open the slot using a suitable tool (A). Separate the steering

knuckle (1) from the front coil spring and strut.

CAUTION:

Do not drop steering knuckle.

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

16. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the steering knuckle. Separate transverse link from the steering

knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

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17. Remove the cowl top cover plug to access the upper strut bolt.
18. Remove the upper strut bolts and the front coil spring and strut.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Strut

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage

• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion

• Oil leakage

Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection

Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if necessary.

Coil Spring

Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse the wheel hub lock nut.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin.

• Do not reuse steering knuckle upper bolt nut.

• Do not reuse steering knuckle lower nut.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-68, "Work Procedure"

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• After replacing strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the strut. Refer to 

FSU-26, "Disposal"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

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